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Welcome to the RAPID + TCT 2026 Call for Speakers

This is your opportunity to join over 200 experts in presenting almost 100 hours of learning at North America’s most influential additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event taking place April 13–16, 2026 in Boston, MA.


SME and TCT are seeking dynamic and engaging speakers with world class insights to share in the following areas:

Applications and Case Studies – Our applications tracks are some of our most well attended sessions. If you are working on something unique and groundbreaking, then we absolutely want to hear from you. This year our application tracks are:

  • Aerospace
  • Transportation
  • Healthcare
  • Defense
  • Energy
  • Consumer Products

New for 2026 - Essential AM – We all know that buying a machine is only the first step towards optimizing additive manufacturing for an organization. Essential AM shines the spotlight on the critical support elements and considerations that facilitate a successful deployment and emerging areas of importance in AM. Tracks include:

  • Economics & Justification
  • AI in AM
  • Serial Manufacturing
  • Standards & Repeatability
  • DfAM
  • 3D Scanning & Metrology
  • Post Processing

Research & Development – In this part of the conference we focus on new and novel processes and materials. We also want to hear about significant developments to existing processes and materials. In short, this is where our delegates come to learn what the future looks like, and we’d like you to showcase your research in two tracks, namely:

  • Materials Development
  • Process Development

Submission Process:

Submissions are via our online submission site below and must be completed no later than November 14, 2025. You must provide the following:

  • Submission Title
  • Abstract (max 300 words)
  • Learning Objectives (min 2)
  • Presenter’s Name, Contact Info, Position/Title, Company, Biography (max 175 words)
  • Hi-Res Headshot (min 100 MB, 300 dpi, .jpg format)
  • Company Logo

Commercial and sales submissions will immediately be disqualified. The presentation format has been extended for 2026 to 30 minutes. Time for questions should be built into the 30 minutes if you wish to take questions from the audience.

To submit, modify, or add a submission, log in with your email and password below. Confirmation emails will be sent upon receipt; check your spam/junk folders if not received.

Abstract Review Process:

Submissions are reviewed and vetted by the RAPID + TCT Event Advisor panel, which is made up of respected technical experts representing the manufacturing industry, academic institutions, and government agencies. Their decision to accept or decline is final.


Abstract Review Criteria:

  • Originality: Novelty, innovative applications, cutting-edge research. Content should be unique.
  • Impartiality: Submissions must be non-commercial.
  • Objectives: Clarity of the presentation's goals.
  • Audience: Relevance and interest.
  • Technical Information: Depth and detail.
  • Evidence & Credibility: Grounded in fact with supporting evidence.

Please ensure your abstract addresses these areas, competition for acceptance is fierce!


As an approved speaker at RAPID + TCT you can establish yourself as a thought leader in the industry and secure a complimentary conference pass worth $1,500 that enables you to network and collaborate with thousands of like-minded professionals.


Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise and knowledge.

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